THE reigning Miss World Guyana, Rafieya Husain, visited three secondary schools in Georgetown on October 20 to bring awareness of “Teen Dating Violence” (TDV) which comes as part of the focus of her “Shatter the Silence” campaign.

In her address to the students of St. Joseph’s High, North Georgetown Secondary and Tutorial High schools, Ms Husain shared some of the signs and types of Teen Dating Violence that are becoming prevalent among adolescents. These included sexual and physical violence, and emotional abuse.

Disclosing that she was once a victim of Teen Dating Violence, Ms. Husain encouraged the students to be knowledgeable about its signs, and to strive to develop healthy relationships.

The students were presented with bracelets that reinforced positive messages of hope and love, which are a part of the awareness campaign for TDV. The schools were also presented with booklets, composed by Ms. Husain and the Miss World Guyana team, which focus on educating youth on Teen Dating Violence and the necessary actions one can take in seeking help should one be a victim thereof.

Her visit to schools in Georgetown culminated on Friday, October 24, 2014. Ms. Husain is scheduled to represent Guyana at the upcoming Miss World pageant billed for November 2014 in London.